James Cook University

Graduate Certificate of Project Management

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Develop vital skills in linear planning, leadership and management, and risk assessment in complex projects.

Course overview

Develop the ability to guide businesses towards success in times of change and uncertainty. Be equipped with the skills identified by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) as essential for managing projects and contributing to the prosperity, health, safety and sustainability of tropical communities. As a graduate of the first degree in Australia to emphasise skill development in strategy, risk and asset management, you will have a competitive edge as a professional who can reach groundbreaking results and will be highly sought after by employers.

CSP Subsidised Fees Available

This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,021
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The estimated per units fees are calculated based on the annual total estimated first year fee. It applies to a normal full-time study load for one year, 24 credit points (8 subjects per year)

From $2,124 (CSP)
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You may be eligible for CSP where the government pays part of your fees. The estimated CSP per unit fees are calculated using the annual CSP rate. It is based on a full-time study load.
Campus
Brisbane
Townsville, City
Intake
September, 2025
Units
4
Fees
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FEE-HELP loans and HECS loans are available to assist domestic students.
FEE-HELP, HECS, CSP

What you will study

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Project Management, you must earn 12 credit points by completing these subjects:

  • Project Management Principles and Foundations
  • Project Governance and Asset Management
  • Risk Assessment and Quality Project Management
  • Management Methods for Complex Projects

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be considered for admission into the Graduate Certificate of Project Management program, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Completion of an AQF level 7 degree from this or another university.
  • Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Dean, College of Business Law and Governance as equivalent to the above.

English language requirements

For applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds, contact the university to find further information about English language requirements.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate of Project Management you will be a Certified Project Officer (CPO) with the Institute of Project Management and be recognised as a fundamental contributor to any project team.

Learning outcomes

  • Apply and integrate specialised knowledge of (PMBOK) project management and relevant industry standards and best practice.
  • Critically review and communicate ideas, complex information, strategic theoretical propositions, methodologies, and conclusions to specialist and non-specialist stakeholders.
  • Identify, conceptualise, and generate innovative solutions to complex project management challenges, asset management process and the risks of the project.
  • Reflect on current skills, knowledge, and attitudes with a commitment to lifelong learning and development of professional practice.

Fees and CSP

Estimated annual tuition fee (2025): $16,084 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Estimated annual tuition fee (2025): $8,496 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

Student fees may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

  • Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
  • Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
  • Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.